Senior dance students will be showcasing their choreography skills in the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Young Choreographers in Concert taking place April 4 & 5, 2025. This annual concert is the culminating event, or final exam, for the Senior Dance Composition course. Each senior student creates original choreography that is cohesively inspired by a theme of their choosing and sets their work on their peers. This year’s performance features thirty choreographers and more than 100 dancers. In this year’s concert, the students’ choreography features a wide range of themes including how seasons impact our mood, how addiction can affect a family dynamic and the emotional turmoil caused by war. Concert co-director, Amy Berry says, “Young Choreographers in Concert provides students with an extraordinary opportunity to explore and cultivate their creative potential. Throughout this artistic journey, students have the chance to immerse themselves in the full choreographic process from the initial spark of an idea to the final performance on stage. This journey allows choreographers to express their emotions while the dancers showcase their authentic talent and bring the thematic vision to life.’

Evening performances April 4 & 5 at 7 PM, matinee performance April 5 at 2 PM. Tickets are $7-$12 and are available for purchase at CharterArts.org. The Charter Arts Dance Department provides students with a comprehensive and quality dance education in an environment that nurtures the talent of each individual. Students engage in an array of technique classes, improvisation, composition and dance history classes. Dance majors also have numerous performing opportunities throughout the year, both in school and in the community.

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the dance program and the school are encouraged to sign up for an Information Session or Tour at CharterArts.og.